2016-03-19 18:53
Several folks in my church have recently discovered my blog Out in the Sticks. I've decided to update things a bit and create a new Out in the Sticks and have this blog serve as an archive.W… Read More
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A rural pastor reflects on life, faith, and the church.
2016-03-19 18:53
Here is a sermon that I didn't get to deliver as we were unable to make it home to Wray from Denver. I hope you enjoy!Today we are beginning a new series called People Bringing People leadin… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Several weeks ago, Soulforce Equality Ride came through Colorado and stopped at my alma mater Colorado Christian University. I was very pleased to see how the school handled the riders. This… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
Just found this in a Google search. Looks very funny!The Brick Testament Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
SojoMail sent out a great interview with Brian McLaren concerning The DaVinci Code. His comments, true to his form, will probably prove to be rather provacative. Below is a teaser:SojoMail O… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
It's so nice to feel affirmed by others in my reaction to the word evangelical. Here's a tease from a great article calling for the end of the word evangelical.Christianity Magazine: Editori… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
This is a terribly tragic incident. May we all be in prayer for the families and friends of these 5 people.Taylor University officials report that a van carrying professional staff and stude… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
Dr. Craig Blomberg reviews "The Gospel of Judas". Here's a quote to encourage your engagement:Denver Journal - 9:0211 - The Gospel of Judas.The acceptance of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John can… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that I pastor, is struggling with the issue of "living with tares." We are a conservative church in the midst of a liberal denomination. What do we… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
I haven't blogged in a long time. I'm really enjoying my silence. I have been reading a lot of great books and praying about my future and the future's of the churches I serve. I have become… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
These are challenging words from Andy Crouch concerning possessions and power.Learning from Fools - Christianity Today Magazine Possessions and power are instruments of blindness. They endan… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
This is a very interesting article on the relationship of church and culture. Listen to these challenging words:Too often, of course, the contemporary church simply mirrors the culture. Incr… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
There are some unique experiences to living out in the sticks. Last night I had a particularly funny one.At about 5pm, my wife asked me to go to the grocery store for a few items: tortilla c… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
This is a fantastic article, dealing with commercialization and Narnia. It is utterly amazing to me how the church is seen as an opportunity to make a buck selling worthless books and tons o… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
Pat strikes again! Yesterday, Robertson suggested that Sharon's stroke is God's judgment. This guy is truly unbelievable! ``God considers this land to be his,'' Robertson said on his TV prog… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
This is a great article. I have felt much of what the author feels. Many times serving small churches (especially after serving in large even mega churches) is difficult especially when it c… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
Sorry I've been gone so long. I think I burned out on the whole blogging thing and needed some time away. I am seeking to bring more balance in to many areas of my life. We'll see how it goe… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
This is an interesting article by Chuck Colson. He speaks of the weakness in evangelical theology to deal with suffering. I agree. I believe most evangelical theology doesn't even have a the… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
Recently I wrote about Ben Witherington's new book The Problem with Evangelical Theology. Thanks to D.P. here's a quote from Ben Witherington's blog concerning his book and what he hopes wil… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
A friend and I are currently reading this book. Here's an interesting quote from the end of chapter 1:That message and missions [Paul's mission to the nations] is precisely about God's deliv… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
The Catholic Church is getting a lot of press on the newly released Document on Priesthood. Here is an excerpt containing the most controversial portion:(20) The spiritual director has the o… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
From the Writer's Almanac for November 29, 2005:It's the birthday of C. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis, born in Belfast, Ireland, (1898), the author of the children's series about the land of Narn… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
Here’s a quote from Dr. Jim Dixon, senior pastor of Cherry Hills Community Church in a message he delivered entitled “The Story of the Sacred Scroll.” This quote comes in t… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
Before we eat turkey and watch the Broncos beat the Cowboys, take some time to read this great article on the spiritual discipline of being grateful. Here's a quote to whet your appetite:Dev… Read More
2006-10-12 16:01
Christianity Today has a fascinating and disturbing article concerning Patrick Henry College and the recent depart of 9 professors. Take a look:Shakeup at Patrick Henry College - Christianit… Read More
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